Question

A stereo system cost $275. It was on sale for 15% off. The sales person receives a 2% commission. How much of a commission do they receive?

Answer 1

the price of the stereo on sale
is
275 - ( 275x15% ) =
233.75

the comission is 233.75 x 2 % =
233.75 x 2/100 = 4.675

Answer 2

They receive $4.68 as a commission

Explanation:

The cost of stereo system = $275

Price after discount of 15% = 275 - (15% × 275)

= 275 - ( 0.15 × 275)

= 275 - 41.25

= $233.75

2% commission of the sales person = 2% × 233.75

= 0.02 × 233.75

= $4.675 ≈ $4.68

They receive $4.68 as a commission